Developing Nursing Competencies. UC Davis Master s Entry Program in Nursing 7/25/2016. Applications due 8/1/16. MEPN Application Process 7/25/16

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Developing Nursing Competencies UC Davis Master s Entry Program in Nursing 7/25/16 Jenna Shaw-Battista, PhD, RN, NP, CNM, FACNM Director, MEPN 1 Applications due 8/1/16 2 MEPN Application Process

1 Developing Nursing Competencies UC Davis Master s Entry Program in Nursing 7/25/16 Jenna Shaw-Battista, PhD, RN, NP, CNM, FACNM Director, MEPN 1 Applications due 8/1/16 2 MEPN Application Process Application enrollment for class of 2018 open 4/27-8/1/16 Complete NursingCAS application and meet selection criteria For more information: \ Check your status! Completed or verified status required by deadline Invitation to apply for UC Davis graduate admissions Invited applicants must meet UC Davis Graduate Studies admissions requirements: 3 1

2 MEPN Admission Requirements A bachelor's degree A minimum bachelor's-degree G.P.A. of 3.0 Three letters of recommendation A minimum 2.7 G.P.A. in all science prerequisite coursework Statement of purpose, personal-history statement and future goals The application process may require an interview The G.R.E. is not required 4 MEPN Prerequisites Prerequisite courses completed with a grade of C or better: Human Anatomy with lab (minimum 5 quarter units) Human Physiology with lab (minimum 5 quarter units) Microbiology or Bacteriology with lab (minimum 3 quarter units) General Chemistry with lab (minimum 5 quarter units) Statistics or Epidemiology (minimum 4 quarter units) General Psychology (minimum 3 quarter units) Sociology or Cultural Anthropology (minimum 3 quarter units) Human Development Across Lifespan (minimum 3 quarter units) Group Communication (minimum 3 quarter units) Verbal Communication (minimum 3 quarter units) Written Communication (minimum 3 quarter units) 5 MEPN Curriculum Overview 1 st Year Courses 2 nd Year Courses 1 st Quarter Summer (Orientation) TH CL 4 th Quarter Spring TH CL NRS 220 Social, Cultural & Behavioral 2 NRS 202 Implementation 4 Determinants of Health Science & System Change NRS 221 Biophysical Concepts in Nursing 3 NRS 223 Quality and Safety Education in Health Care 2 NRS 222A Research, Quality Improvement, & Evidence-based 2 NRS 426 Nursing Care of Adults with Complex Illness or 4 Injury 4 Practice NRS 272 Foundations of Pharmacology 2 NRS 429D Collaborative Practice D 1 NRS 420 Foundations of Clinical Nursing Practice 3 NRS 421 Health Assessment across the Lifespan 1 2 NRS 429A Collaborative Practice A 1 6 Total 10 Total nd Quarter Fall TH CL 5 th Quarter Summer (Advance to Candidacy) TH CL NRS 222B Research, Quality Improvement, & Evidence-based 2 NRS 224 Developing Future Nurse Leaders 2 Practice NRS 273 Pharmacology Concepts for Nursing Practice 2 NRS 424 Nursing Care of Older Adults 2 1 NRS 422 Nursing Care of Individuals with Chronic & Disabling 3 NRS 427 Fostering Healthy Communities Conditions NRS 423 Psychosocial Wellness & Illness 3 2 NRS 429E Collaborative Practice E 1 NRS 429B Collaborative Practice B 1 6 Total 10 Total 8 5 TH CL TH CL 3 rd Quarter - Winter 6 th Quarter Fall (Comprehensive Exam) NRS 203 Leadership 4 NRS 201 Health Status & Care Systems 4 in Health Care NRS 212 Technology and Innovations in Health Care 2 NRS 225 Professional Nursing Role Formation(Culmination) 3 NRS 425 Family Focused Nursing 5 NRS 428 Capstone Clinical Nursing Practicum 4 8 NRS 429C Collaborative Practice C 1 NRS 429F Collaborative Practice F Total 11 Total 7 Subtotal Program PROGRAM TOTAL 92 2

3 MEPN Program Clinical Competencies 1. Use sound clinical reasoning to provide safe, high quality nursing care. 2. Provide safe and competent patient care. 3. Base actions on a set of core nursing values. 4. Use the best available evidence in planning care. 5. Communicate effectively. 6. Provide health teaching and sound information. 7. Practice patient-centered care. 8. Facilitate access to health care. 9. Collaborate as part of a health care team. 10. Demonstrate leadership in nursing & health care. 11. Engage in reflection, self-analysis & self-care. 12. Engage in intentional, self-directed learning. 7 MEPN Program Completion Master s of Science in Nursing AND Qualification to take NCLEX, apply for CA RN licensure AND Qualification for CA BRN PHN certification IF Program completion Coursework with C grade or better Cumulative portfolio and comprehensive written exam demonstrate satisfactorily meeting Program objectives (see next slides) 8 1. Provide evidence-based, innovative, personcentered care, with diverse populations, across a wide range of settings, utilizing leadership, clinical reasoning, technology, an appreciation for cultural and social differences and health literacy. 9 3

4 2. Influence policy development through the implementation of strategies designed to promote social justice and promote equity in health and health care Communicate and collaborate effectively as a member of the health care team to deliver, integrate, coordinate and evaluate care for diverse individuals, families, communities and populations Improve health care quality, value and access through the utilization of evidence-based quality improvement methods, informatics and by implementing evidence-based practice changes. 12 4

5 5. Apply leadership skills, stewardship, and ethical decision making to promote high quality, accessible and safe patient care across a wide range of settings Participate in population-based health promotion and disease prevention strategies with diverse individuals, families, communities, and populations Demonstrate a commitment to life-long learning and continuous professional development in addressing the needs of diverse individuals, families, communities and populations in an ever-evolving health care system. 15 5

6 MEPN Curriculum Threads Health Equity & Cultural Inclusiveness Health Policy Leadership Interprofessional Education, Collaborative Practice & Teams Lifespan Research, Evidence-Based Practice, Quality Improvement & Safety Technology & Informatics Scholarly Writing System Change Population Health Life-Long Learning 16 Quality and Safety Education in Nursing (QSEN): Competencies and Resources Patient Centered Care Teamwork and Collaboration Evidence-Based Practice Quality Improvement Safety Informatics 17 Questions? Thank you! 18 6

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